Witcha Black Ads
A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
84. Serving Looks
The US Open 🎾 is here, and we’ve got plenty to cover—Venus’s on-court fits, Serena co-signing Ro, Taylor Townsend’s rise, the ongoing denim wars, and Eve stepping out in Ice Studio Timbs. All that an…
83. Sole Searching
A lot of Sole Searching going on. This time around we’re talking Zendaya’s (and Law Roach’s) partnership with On, Latto reviving Apple Bottoms, SZA getting into her “Artistic Director” bag with Vans,…
82. Black Americana
This week we’re talking Ralph Lauren’s nod to Oak Bluffs, pgLang’s new agency, Beyoncé latest collection with Levi’s, and much more. We also get into how the political climate is making brands play i…
81. Tone Deaf
We’ve got a long list of topics to cover on episode 81 of Witcha Black Ads. This go ‘round, we’re discussing AMP’s ill-timed partnership with Target, the rollout masterclass put on by The Clipse, Tyl…
80. Jammy Egg
Jellyfish, Jammy Eggs, and unpaid debts are all on the docket for Episode 80 of Witcha Black Ads. This week we’re getting into Adidas’ MFin Superstar spot, Instagram’s Anyway campaign, Travis Scott’s…
79. Read the Room
This week we’re "reading the room" on all the latest!
Talking OKC Thunder's championship and the Converse moment, Faith Kipyegon's 4-minute mile and Nike's "Breaking 4" project. We dive into Solange x…
78. Win Paris
Was the Coco Gauff win ad well orchestrated? Are we feeling Tali’s new shoe with Puma? Did Meg really design her new swimwear line? Just a few burning questions that get answered on episode 78 of Wit…
77. Drops After Drop
This week we got a bit to unpack, from Savannah James's grand entry into luxury beauty and Jide Osifeso's mission to reframe Reebok's basketball game, to Kendrick Lamar's surprising Gatorade collabor…
75. Fruit Snacks and Fits
Episode 75 is for the fashion girlies and the aging millennials. We get into CoCo’s Miu Miu debut, Kendrick pulling double duty with Chanel and Gatorade, that Supreme x 40 Acres & a Mule drop, SZA’s …
74. Sauced Up
Bi-coastal and back at it. Episode 74 dives into CoCo’s new shoe with New Balance, Puma getting us high, and Lacoste hitting the streets—literally. Plus: grillz for the sauce, Beyoncé’s back in denim…
73. Kitten Boot
This week, we're diving into March Madness and the big moves shaking up the sports world, both on and off the court. Plus, we're exploring the "Tequila Wars" and the celebrity tequila craze. Are we r…
72. New Season. New Day
Season 3 (and some change) is finally here! We know, we’ve been gone for a minute, but we’re back and ready to get into it. A$AP Rocky is putting his stamp on Ray-Ban, Nike is making power moves with…
71. No Round 2s
We’re talking Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement, Beyoncé diving into the whiskey game with Sir Davis, and the CMAs snubbing Cowboy Carter. Plus, we’re breaking down Old Navy’s la…
70. Olympics Recap
This week, we dive deep into all things Olympics! From iconic athletes to unexpected hurdles (pun intended), we break down the drama and excitement. We also hit on the past and present opportunities …
69. Sum' Light
We’re keeping it light with Episode 69, chatting about Nike’s new spot, Fenty’s partnership with the Olympics, and Nigel Sylvester teaming up with Jordan.
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68. Squint & Tilt
This time around we’re diving into the Father’s Day campaign from Bottega featuring A$AP Rocky and shot by Carrie Mae Weems, Rihanna named the face of J’adore Dior, the overuse of Lil’ Wayne’s ‘A Mil…
67. Cute Response
We're back with episode 67 of Witcha Black Ads!
This time, we're talking Adidas x Anthony Edwards' receipts, the Balenciaga x Under Armour drop, Rihanna's new Fenty Hair announcement, and asking "Is …
66. Mary J. Bootz
We’re back with episode 66 of Witcha Black Ads ✊🏾
This time around, we’re discussing Mary J. Blige’s high steppers with Giuseppe, Gunna is pushing P, A’Ja Wilson’s recent announcement with Nike, the h…
65. Tar in a bottle?
We're back on Witcha Black Ads with our regular setup. On episode 65, we’re chatting about Pharrell's Tiffany & Co. collab, Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito teaming up with Fiat, the new Wemby x Nike…